Literary Terms
Essays
Literary
Terms
Text Structure Terms
Figurative Language
100

The message or moral of the story.

What is Theme?

100

In an argumentative essay, the author must state a clear ________

What is Thesis?

100

This type of comparison uses the words”like” or “as” to compare two things.

What is a Simile?

100

First, gather supplies.  Then, mix ingredients. Finally, bake at 350 degrees F.

What is a Chronological/Sequence?

100

The wind whispered secrets through the trees.

What is Personification?

200

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

What are 5 Parts of Plot?

200

In an informative text, writers support ideas with __________

What is evidence?

200

The time and place of a story is known as this.

What is the setting?

200

Although both dolphins and sharks live in the ocean, they are very different.

What is Compare and Contrast?

200

Her backpack was as heavy as an elephant.

What is Simile?

300

The time and place in which a story occurs.

What is the setting?

300

A _________ is the viewpoint the author wants readers to accept.

What is the claim?

300

A struggle between a character and an outside force, like another character or nature, is called this.

What is external conflict?

300

The shortage of water caused the crops to die.

What is Cause and Effect.

300

I've told you a million times to clean your room!

What is Hyperbole?

400

The main character in the story.

What is the Protagonist?

400

A counterclaim is followed by a _______to explain why it may be incorrect.

What is a rebuttal?

400

A story told using “I” or “we” is written in this point of view?

What is first person?

400

Last year's hurricane was devastating.  This year, new plans are in place to prepare.

What is Problem and Solution?

400

BONUS:  The BEST Teacher.

Who is Ms. Lezcano?

500

________ is when the reader makes a logical guess based on text evidence and prior knowledge.

Who is the inference?

500

An essay explaining the effects of pollution is this type of writing, while an essay arguing for stricter environment laws is this type.

What is informative and argumentative?

500

The ______ is the attitude an author has toward the subject.

What is Tone?

500

In the sentence “During the storm, we stayed inside the warm cabin,” these are the two prepositionalphrases.

What are “During the storm” and “inside the warm cabin”?

500

Life is a rollercoaster with ups and downs.

What is a Metaphor?

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